For the first time in series history, the NASCAR Xfinity Series is set to race south of the border as part of a groundbreaking international doubleheader weekend in Mexico City. Saturday’s The Chilango 150 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez marks Round 15 of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season and features a 39-car entry list with a strong blend of full-time contenders, international talent, and Cup Series cameos. With every team guaranteed a spot in the field—thanks to a one-time field size expansion—fans can expect a competitive and historic afternoon of racing on the famed road course.
International Flavor and Homegrown Heroes Take Center Stage
The spotlight in Mexico will undoubtedly shine on two native sons: Daniel Suarez and Andres Perez De Lara. Suarez, who competes full-time in the Cup Series for Trackhouse Racing, will return to the Xfinity ranks for one special weekend with JR Motorsports, piloting the No. 9 Quaker State Chevrolet. He brings with him not only experience but also the hopes of a nation eager to cheer for one of its own in NASCAR’s return to Mexico City.
Andres Perez De Lara, a young rising star with strong ties to the Telcel racing development program, will take the wheel of the No. 91 Chevrolet for DGM Racing. At just 20 years old, Perez De Lara has already proven his ability in various international racing series. His participation in this weekend’s race, backed by Infinitum and Telcel, underscores NASCAR’s global ambitions and DGM’s continued commitment to diversity and emerging talent.
Adding further international intrigue is Katherine Legge, a British driver competing in the Cup Series race on Sunday. Though not entered in the Xfinity event, her presence—along with the participation of international provisionals—emphasizes the weekend’s globally inspired theme.
Veterans, Rising Stars, and Cup Series Cameos Fill the Grid
Saturday’s 39-car lineup features a compelling mix of established veterans, promising rookies, and current Cup Series standouts making special appearances. Justin Allgaier, fresh off his win in Nashville, returns in the No. 7 BRANDT Chevrolet for JR Motorsports and will aim to keep momentum alive with another strong showing. Allgaier’s teammate, Carson Kvapil, continues to turn heads in his partial schedule and will drive the No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet.
Adding even more star power are Cup Series regulars Ty Gibbs and Christopher Bell. Gibbs will compete for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 19 Monster Energy Toyota, while Bell joins the grid with Sam Hunt Racing in the No. 24 Mobil 1 Toyota. Both drivers are no strangers to road course success and could easily contend for the win.
Other notable names in the field include Sam Mayer (No. 41 Haas Factory Team Ford), Austin Hill (No. 21 RCR Chevrolet), and William Sawalich, a promising Joe Gibbs Racing development driver in the No. 18 Toyota. The entry list also boasts returning road course specialists such as Sage Karam, Josh Bilicki, and Alex Labbe, who bring plenty of road racing experience to the table.
The field will also welcome a few surprises, including Connor Zilisch in the No. 88 for JR Motorsports. Zilisch, a teenage phenom with road racing credentials, is viewed by many as a future star and will be one to watch this weekend.
Field Expansion Ensures Full Grid and Open Competition
NASCAR has expanded the traditional Xfinity Series field from 38 to 40 cars for this special international race, allowing all 39 entrants to compete. The addition of two International Provisionals ensured that drivers like Perez De Lara and Suarez could be included, regardless of qualifying position or series points.
| Pos. | No. | Driver |
| 1 | 0 | Sheldon Creed |
| 2 | 7 | Alex Labbe |
| 3 | 1 | Carson Kvapil |
| 4 | 2 | Jesse Love |
| 5 | 4 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 6 | 5 | Kris Wright |
| 7 | 7 | Justin Allgaier |
| 8 | 8 | Sammy Smith |
| 9 | 9 | Daniel Suarez |
| 10 | 10 | Daniel Dye |
| 11 | 11 | Josh Williams |
| 12 | 14 | Josh Bilicki |
| 13 | 16 | Christian Eckes |
| 14 | 18 | William Sawalich |
| 15 | 19 | Ty Gibbs |
| 16 | 20 | Brandon Jones |
| 17 | 21 | Austin Hill |
| 18 | 24 | Christopher Bell |
| 19 | 25 | Harrison Burton |
| 20 | 26 | Dean Thompson |
| 21 | 27 | Jeb Burton |
| 22 | 28 | Kyle Sieg |
| 23 | 31 | Blaine Perkins |
| 24 | 32 | Austin Green |
| 25 | 35 | TBA |
| 26 | 39 | Ryan Sieg |
| 27 | 41 | Sam Mayer |
| 28 | 42 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 29 | 44 | Brennan Poole |
| 30 | 45 | Brad Perez |
| 31 | 48 | Nick Sanchez |
| 32 | 51 | Jeremy Clements |
| 33 | 53 | Sage Karam |
| 34 | 54 | Taylor Gray |
| 35 | 70 | Thomas Annunziata |
| 36 | 71 | Ryan Ellis |
| 37 | 88 | Connor Zilisch |
| 38 | 91 | Andres Perez De Lara |
| 39 | 99 | Matt DiBenedetto |
This marks the first time NASCAR has implemented this type of field structure, creating new opportunities for teams and drivers alike. No teams will be heading home after qualifying—a rarity in today’s ultra-competitive Xfinity environment. That decision was likely made with the goal of maximizing global exposure and ensuring a well-represented event.
While most teams will be making the long haul from the United States, expect road course setups to be fine-tuned and tested to the limit. Unlike oval racing, strategy on a course like Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will rely heavily on tire conservation, braking precision, and pit road timing. With weather expected to be a factor in Mexico City, adaptability will be key to victory.
News in Brief: The Chilango 150 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez Entry List
Saturday’s The Chilango 150 promises to be a landmark race for the NASCAR Xfinity Series as it ventures into Mexico for the first time since the early 2000s. From the return of Daniel Suarez to the emergence of young stars like Andres Perez De Lara and Connor Zilisch, the race blends history with the future of the sport. With road course veterans, Cup Series champions, and an international audience watching, the stage is set for one of the most intriguing Xfinity events of the season.
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